Register Your Car in Spain

01

Provide Legally
Required Paperwork

- Original registration document of the vehicle from the country of origin
- Photocopy of NIE certificate (or Certificate of Residence)
- Photocopy of passport
- Original bill of sale for vehicle (If claiming tax exemption)
- Padron or one of the following as proof of address:
- Photocopy of the escritura (deeds) to your property
- Rental agreement
- IBI (Council Tax) bill

04

Pay Relevant Taxes

To pay the registration tax. This tax is levied on the first registration of a new or used car in Spain. It is only payable once, whether or not the ownership changes, as long as the vehicle remains in Spain.

02

ITV Test &

Inspection (MOT)

Once we have the necessary documentation to proceed with the registration of the foreign car in Spain, the next step is to pass the MOT.

Even if the foreign car has already passed the Technical Inspection in its country of origin, the technical inspection of the vehicle will be obligatory and necessary in Spain if you wish to register the car.

*Cars imported from the USA may require some adaptation of the vehicle to pass the ITV.

05

Receive Your Registration

Documents

Once we submit your paperwork, we have to wait for the traffic department to issue your new Spanish car documents . We will then arrange a convenient time with you to deliver your documents

03

Submit Documentation

Once your vehicle has been passed at the testing centre we will arrange for the collection of your paperwork and pass the documentation onto our specialist legal team. Once we submit your paperwork, we have to wait for the traffic department to issue your new Spanish car documents . We will then arrange a convenient time with you to deliver your documents

06

Change Your Registration Plates

While the registration of the foreign car in Spain is being processed, temporary registration plates, known as “green plates“, must be applied for. These plates will allow the vehicle to circulate in Spanish territory while the definitive registration plates are being processed